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CeGi

Never been to Tewksbury? Well here's your chance. Will be leading a C ride there this coming Sunday. Route will be https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42980501 with a target average speed of 14mph. Meet at the BH for an 8:30 start . Plan will be a stop in Tewksbury at the The Hide Coffee followed by a qu...

CeGi

Here's a short video from Sunday

https://youtu.be/ZLfv7gtIsAk

CeGi

Nice ride with lovely weather to a quite busy ceremony. 7 of us left: Ian Gannon Ced G (L) Leigh Hopkins Adrian McHugh Ansel Nguyen James Perrett Mariana Sorrill Mariana, Ansel and James had to be back home not too late so they skipped the stop at the village hall and went straight back Adrian went ...

CeGi

Adrian431 wrote: ↑
20 May 2023 19:20
Hi Can Joanne Congerton)join to cedric to

Hi Adrian, yes of course Joanne is welcome. Obviously it's not just my eyesight but my memory also which is failing!
Hope I'll remember the way to the BH tomorrow

CeGi

Leigh H wrote: ↑
20 May 2023 18:04
Can you tell me if I am included sent my name yesterday?

Sorry Leigh, my eyesight has failed me and I missed your entry. Yes, you'll be welcome

CeGi

Looking at the line-up it sounds like an A run in the making to me

You'll be to fast for me and I am already tied-up in a ride to Meriden but many thanks for the idea Matt. Always looking for new destination ideas. Never been there. Looks like a nice route and place. Cheers for the inspiration

CeGi

Looks like much less 'volunteers' for this challenge this year. Not done proper group size calculations but I remember we had bigger groups. Probably my fault putting most of these rides on Saturdays. So if tempted by a longer than average club ride (with no commitment for longer ones later) but can...

CeGi

Never attended the Meriden Cyclist Memorial service. Like the idea to bringing a few more cyclists there for the ceremony, so will be leading a C ride there this coming Sunday. Route will be https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42890969 with a target average speed of 14mph. Meet at the BH for an 8:45 star...

CeGi

With Ian and Will not available on this Saturday and no other volunteer joining this challenging ride we ended up just 2: Ced G Ansel Nguyen Despite the favorable weather forecast we ended up freezing for the first couple of hours so improvised an impromptu stop at Broadacres to warm our fingers aro...

CeGi

If nobody steps forward I don't mind taking care of the C ride there.
I like the idea of being as many as possible there for the ceremony

CeGi

You're in Ansel. Let's hope the weather Saturday will be like forecasted

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CeGi

Been a bit behind the original plan to do a 300km this year so time to up the game a bit. I will be doing an imperial next Saturday. A bit of a hill sandwich: two flat bits with a few nice juicy hills in the middle!! :twisted: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42666933 We'll target 14mph as overall ave...

CeGi

Great weather. Great company: - Ian Gannon - Ced G (L) - Ansel Nguyen - Will Woodhouse - Andy Wrightson Great ride (sorry guys for the little dirt path wandering after the pub. I'll blame it on my pint and not on my poor planning. Price to pay when you go and explore new places) https://dgtzuqphqg23...

CeGi

Keeping with my longer than usual club runs rides I will be going for a 70 miles rides Sunday. Inspired by the fun exploration of brand new roads to Tamworth castle last week, I'll repeat the experiment with a ride to the famous piece of heritage that is the crooked house. The pub is on sale so let'...

CeGi

Hi Jon, would have been nice to join you, but I am after longer rides to keep training for JOGLE. Hope we'll have the chance to ride together again once I've put that target behind me

CeGi

Might have been tempted to go on the C, but looks like I'd be alone. Will see if others step forward for this category, else might go wander alone ealier

CeGi

Alberto Recchioni wrote: ↑
29 Apr 2023 21:54
Thanks all, I hope you all went back safe for some deserved giant pizzas

I'll come tomorrow Alberto to taste your home made ricetta speciale di Calzone

Well done today for your first real ride in 6 months ! Chapeau

CeGi

Ride started with a few showers, but later the sun won the fight and we had overall a glorious day. Great to discover new roads, even if misteriously the way there was flat and the way back hilly !!! Lots of fun with a nice bunch: Ian Gannon Ced G (L) Ansel Nguyen Alberto Recchioni https://dgtzuqphq...

CeGi

Ian and I fancy a change of scenery from the usual roads. Will be going to Tamworth castle, hoping the route I designed will be OK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39074510 Speed will be 13mph, possibly 14mph. There'll be one coffee stop halfway somewhere like Kingsbury water park, or maybe 2 stops i...

CeGi

Ansel had a flat and gear indexing issues following his 200k yesterday so he pulled out. But several others joined. The ride eventually consisted of: Neil Evanson Ced G. (L) Mark Stammers Vince Tennant Will Woodhouse Andrew Wrightson The ride started at a good sustained speed. The stop to admire the...

CeGi

Super ride. Thanks Ced. A little spoiled by getting doored in Cotteridge. Glad you enjoyed. So did I. Good sometimes to push yourself a bit. Sorry to hear bout your misfortune. Hope the bike is OK! I shouldn't have said earlier that drivers were particularly well behaved today, seems like it brough...

CeGi

Andy W wrote: ↑
14 Apr 2023 14:07
I'll put my name down down

Will be nice to see you turn up up

CeGi

Will go to Tewkesbury and back (after a coffee stop there): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39444595 If interested to join me 9:00 start from the BH. Ced G. (L) Ansel Nguyen Mark Stammers Will Woodhouse Andrew Wrightson NB1: Please note that due to medical reasons I use a handle-bar extender , a bit ...

CeGi

Departed the BH: Paul Balfe David Cox Ced G Adrian McHugh Harry Parker Robert Parker David Stephenson I shortly went my separate way and passed over the leadership to Mr Balfe, tired of being picked on for the second time by Mr perfect who seem to relish sarcasm. Suggestion: why don't you put your n...

CeGi

This coming Sunday it will be my turn to lead the weekly British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes. There will be a stop at 15 miles at Espresso Farm Cafe, in Umberslade Farm Park. meeting at 8:50, start from The Black Horse 9:00. Route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41693757 This is a perfe...

CeGi

Rides are so unpredictable. Some Saturday rides attract quite a few people and some not. I trust tomorrow madness is being a black hole attracting most riders just like the snowdrop did. Some rides like last week suffer from attrition and some like this week see you finishing with more than you star...

CeGi

In order not to have to get out of bed too early because of the clock change (I know I will struggle) and because Sunday looks colder and much wetter, I'll be riding on Saturday. Why not join me for a C ride to Charlecote: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37065751 Meet at the BH from 9am for a 9:10 de...

CeGi

For info, we didn't go to any of the café planned. Ended up going to 'the rocking horse coffee shop' next to Arden's café as we had only one café lock for all and it was the best café to keep an eye on our steeds while inside. The home made scone was top (but no clotted cream, only butter :-( ) and ...

CeGi

Seven little rider boys registered on the board; One felt poorly and then there were six. Six little rider boys cycled to Hockley Heath; One got tired and turned around then there were five. Five little rider boys arrived to the castle; One didn't like coffee and then there were four. Four little ri...

CeGi

Yep Simon, Saturday it is, best way to avoid café congestion with the B!

CeGi

Hopefully I'll have recovered from last week-end "fall like a bag of spuds" shameful moment. If that doesn't deter you to ride with someone who can barely keep his balance, join me for the flat route : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37156992 Coffee stop in the middle on Kenilworth High Street (Coffe...

CeGi

George wrote: ↑
13 Mar 2023 09:32
Nice photo, Ced! Hope you're not hurting too much this morning.

There's a parodic video on my Strava ride. Better try to wash the shame away with humour!

CeGi

Thanks guys. Still pretty sore but I think I just about avoided the broken or cracked ribs I feared. Had it once with a bad driver and once stupidly alone in my garage, so would be glad to avoid 1 month 1/2 of pain when lying in bed trying to fall asleep

CeGi

Thanks for the nice ride Georges. Really enjoyed the route. The clockwise direction was a nice change from the counterclockwise I was used to. Only one request though, next time can you please choose a route where the curbs are a little less hard? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudf...

CeGi

Would this bike be allowed for the week-end ?

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Fortunately the weather looks much better for Sunday. Difficult to imagine right now

CeGi

Hi George, I'm in. Haven't ridden with you in ages, will be nice. Just the right distance for the start of my 'ramp-up to 300'. Just hope I'll manage to keep up when uphill. NB1: Please note that due to medical reasons I use a handle-bar extender , a bit like TT-bars. I use this to relief the pain o...

CeGi

The one thing that was expected was the bitter cold.
The one thing that wasn't expected was such a large last minute reshuffle.
But the few who managed it did enjoyed a nippy ride with a lovely stop at Broadacres all snug by the glowing stove

- Ian Gannon
- Ced G. (L)
- Noel O'Dwyer

CeGi

Well, get well both of you.
Looks like a Sunday of bike fixing instead of bike riding!

CeGi

Really sorry but Sarah can’t use the road bike tomorrow and just has her flat handlebar hybrid thing so we’re going to join the D group instead as we’re bound to be a bit too slow for the C. No worries, best make sure you're confortable. Probably asking after you've gone to bed but just in case: Is...

CeGi

TomOwen wrote: ↑
01 Mar 2023 16:36
Could Sarah, Nikki and I join please?

Of, course, with pleasure

CeGi

Not sure George, What I know is last time I had 1 newby vs 4 Beaconers, so with 3 newby vs 4 beaconers this time it feels like a real improvement. But not very statistically significant. Best ask Michael who's got much more experience. I trust with winter slowly giving way to spring we're likely to ...

CeGi

March is here! Weather is not yet fully back to spring, but temperatures should be bearable and in order to stick with the ramp-up plans to attempt a 300km by end of June (see more details here if tempted: http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10363) let's get started with a ...

CeGi

Nice BC ride with a mix of new blood and old faces:
Paul Balfe (L2)
Nick Bridge
Les Clarke
Ced G (L)
Colin Hall
Michael Stanford
David Tipton
Kevan Williams
Andy Wrightson

CeGi

I fancy a nice chatty ride out. Room for one more? Only caveat is if I finish later than I should tonight at work. I might not make it. Thanks Dave. There's always room for one more. The more the merrier (well, within reason of course). Don't work too hard, life's too short, come and ride with us :D

CeGi

This coming Sunday it will be my turn to lead the weekly British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes. There will be a stop at 15 miles at Espresso Farm Cafe, in Umberslade Farm Park. 9:15 start from The Black Horse. Route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41693757 This is a perfect ride for rider...

CeGi

There seems to be a small niche market for Saturday club rides after. Was happily surprised to see we were 6 brave rider at the BH this morning: Ian Gannon Wayne Gibbs Ced G. (L) Adrian McHughes Tom Owen Sarah Townsend Started nicely with temperature of 11º in February. After rattling bottle cage an...

CeGi

YourAverageJoe wrote: ↑
18 Feb 2023 08:28
As my weekly miles can do with a bit of a boost, I'll join you on this one, as well.

I hope that this 100k was a sufficient boost!
Thanks for joining me for the last 20 miles. Sorry I was busted over the last 2 miles, wasn't much help with the headwind back from the city

CeGi

TomOwen wrote: ↑
13 Feb 2023 12:35
Great thanks . I might be in but I’ll let you know nearer the time if that’s ok? Just waiting to hear back on other plans that weekend.

That's totally OK. You'll be welcome if you decide to join us Tom.

CeGi

Hey guys! Just checking… ‘burst’ means no café stop, right?! 😅 On paper yes, Burst means no café stop. But the route's designed for a quick hook at Herbert's Yard at 43 miles if people fancy one. If everyone fancies a stop and I am short on time (I am the one with a hard stop) I am just finish the ...

CeGi

Some of our Saturday rides were just the 2 of us, but several others attracted several people. With the quite impressive turn out over the last couple of week-ends despite the cold, let's be optimistic and try again. Can't ride Sunday / Have to be back early in the afternoon (no later than 2) So pro...

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